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Best Tacos In South Florida

January 13, 2012 9:01 AM

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(Source: AP)

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Every once in a while you get a hankering for tacos that just won’t stop. Sometimes there is nothing that hits the spot better than juicy beef, chicken, pork or fish topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and hot sauce. But where can you go to find some of the best tacos in our area. Start with our top five picks.

Surf Road Taco

101 NE 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, Fl 33009
(954) 239-0128
www.surfroadtaco.com

Unexpectedly good tacos in an unexpected place. Tucked away along a the railroad tracks on NE 3rd Street, the fare at Surf Road Taco is inspired by the Southern Californian coast. If you like fish tacos, The Baja is a must have; fresh Mahi-Mahi tempura-battered and served up with home-made pico de gallo and their signature cilantro-lime sour cream. You can also get the Mahi-Mahi grilled or try the shrimp, beef or fried “local alligator” in spicy green “gator sauce.”

tacorico Best Tacos In South Florida

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Taco Rico Tex-Mex Cafe

473 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
(305) 663-3200
www.tacoricomiami.com

While the place doesn’t look like much, nestled in your average strip shopping center on U.S.1, the food is what keeps fans coming back. Simple fresh tasting Mexican food is the star to this tex mex place, especially their tacos. Be sure to try the Loaded Taco Platter which comes with three tacos loaded with steak, chicken, beef or pork and topped with Guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and Pico de Gallo and cheese.

elagaveazul Best Tacos In South Florida

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El Agave Azul

13040 W State Road 84
Davie, Fl 33325
(954) 530 4321
www.elagaveazul.com

If you want your tacos the ‘old school’ way, then check out El Agave Azul for a taste of Mexico. This place is the real deal. The service is fast, the food fresh and the prices won’t break the bank. Just a note – there’s very little seating, so plan on take out. In addition to killer tacos, be sure to check out the burritos and the sopas (soups) which are amazing – if you like soup.

tijuanaflats Best Tacos In South Florida

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Tijuana Flats

8703 Stirling Road
Cooper City FL 33328
(954) 318-0586
www.tijuanaflats.com

Fresh, really really good tacos in a fun, funky environment. Choose from a giant crispy corn taco shell or soft tortilla. Loaded with plenty of cheese, your choice of filling & all the toppings. Plus they make killer homemade salsa which goes great with their burritos and chimichangas. And be sure to sample the hot sauce bar – featuring over a dozen different sauces from mild to wild. If you aren’t a ‘Flathead’ now – you will be after visiting Tijuana Flats.

jefesoriginal Best Tacos In South Florida

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Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers

10803 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 600-9636
www.jefesoriginal.com

Jefe’s is not a restaurant, but a food truck you have to at the right place and right time to find. But when you do, you’ve just found the Best Fish Tacos in town!!!!!! The fish tastes very fresh, slightly battered with great tasting cheese and lettuce. If fish isn’t your thing, try the pulled pork taco – you won’t regret it – roasted salsa verde layered on chunks of slow roasted pork, chopped cilantro, onion and slice of lime. To find out where you get get your little piece of taco heaven, check out the website to find the locations for the day.

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  • Sam Hernandez

    Authentic is questionable at the places mentioned above
    Morelia Taqueria off of Campbell Dr and Farmlife Rd. and the original one in 961 W Palm Dr
    Homestead, FL 33034
    is the real deal. These other places mentioned above are watered down americnaized versions of a traditional taco. Being mexican myself and growing up on homemade mexican food… well we cannot be fooled…

  • roxana ramos

    for real mexican tacos you have to try chapultepec restaurant on hallandale blvd east of 95 ummmmm!

  • Jaime Cuevas

    el taco toro in homestead i soo good. must defenitely try.. 1 S. Krome Ave

  • tiger

    Taco Bell !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Pam

    It’s missing Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood Beach!!!!! great tacos, drinks and prices, the place is amazing and have live bands and dj’s on weekends.
    You must try the Korean short rib with kimchi slaw tacos!!!
    address: 334 arizona street, hollywood fl 33019, one block north from hollywood blvd in the A1A north.

  • Odin Smith

    Jefe’s & Chipolte are the best in Miami, hands down!

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